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SkyBots: Mornington Practical AI & Agentic Workflows 2-Day Workshop (30 Nov – 1 Dec, 2026)

Venue capacity has been reached and bookings are closed — but cancellations happen! and if we get enough people on the waitlist, we will move to a larger venue so please  Join the waitlist and we'll contact you if we get enough people to support moving to another venue.

LIVE INFORMATION EVENING 
Wednesday 7 October, 5:30-7:30pm
Most families don't start thinking about retirement living or aged care until they're forced to make decisions quickly. Join us for an informative evening covering retirement living, future care planning, downsizing considerations, aged care costs, estate preservation and strategies to help families make informed decisions before they become urgent. Designed for retirees, adult children and families looking to better understand their options and plan ahead with confidence.

Fundraising Evening // 9 October, 2026 - 5:30 - 7:30pm
$35pp includes a welcome drink & nibbles
An evening of networking, meaningful conversation and fundraising with Wayne Holdsworth, supporting the vital work of SmackTalk and helping create safer online communities.

Lunch & Learn Workshop // Thursday 22 October, 2026 - 12:00 - 2:30pm
$110 (incl. GST)pp includes lunch & drink on arrival (this is just cost! be prepared for a wonderful lunch)
Bridging the gap between legal and financial expertise in family law. Many practitioners see the legal issue, but the strongest outcomes for separating clients come from understanding the numbers behind the matter. This practical session provides family lawyers with the financial fluency to spot issues early, guide clients with confidence, and collaborate more effectively with accountants and financial advisers.

AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging ChatGPT, Copilot & Claude for Innovation and Productivity.

Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in MORNINGTON with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using cutting-edge Agentic AI tools including Chat GPT, Claude, CoPilot and Gemini. This workshop is built for accountants, bookkeepers, finance teams, and business owners who want to move beyond basic prompts and turn AI into a reliable, ethical, and practical system for everyday work.

AI-Enhanced Automation for Accounting and Finance Professionals: Leveraging ChatGPT, Copilot & Claude for Innovation and Productivity.

Join SkyBots’ 2-day Workshop in GOLD COAST with automation expert Daryl Aw to revolutionise your workflow using cutting-edge Agentic AI tools including Chat GPT, Claude, CoPilot and Gemini. This workshop is built for accountants, bookkeepers, finance teams, and business owners who want to move beyond basic prompts and turn AI into a reliable, ethical, and practical system for everyday work.

Past Events

Update your wardrobe with items that spark JOY and join us for a fun evening of fashion as we tackle the War on Waste whilst assisting women in need on the Mornington Peninsula.
 

SMART Business Solutions together with Clothes 4U Boutique, a not-for-profit organisation providing quality clothing, accessories and toiletries to women in need on the Mornington Peninsula, bring you the brilliant concept of swapping your quality pre-loved clothing with other participants.

With the success of 2017, BITE Conference is back for 2018 - The Mornington Peninsulas leading conference for small business. With a focus on 4 key ingredients integral to success in modern business: Business Innovation Technology Efficiency, BITE Conference is the number 1 thing you can do for your business this year

Having an effective Succession Plan encourages the growth and sustainability of your business….
Succession Planning allows you to transition your business to new ownership in a managed and systematic way; reducing stress while achieving a greater outcome. If you would like to learn more about how you can successfully transition your business, or be the recipient of the transition, join us at our Succession Planning seminar.

Learn How To Construct Compelling Award Entries - Afternoon Session
We know that award nominations can be daunting, attend this free seminar to learn how to do it and construct a compelling award entry that can put you on the map. With nominations for the Peninsula Business Awards quickly drawing to a close, it has got us thinking about why businesses should enter awards. It takes time, energy and a good dollop of realism to piece together your story authentically, but the benefits are unchallenged, from third-party endorsement to increase your credibility to opening new networks and celebrating your team. Read more about the endless benefits of entering awards here. 
 
There's a couple of weeks left to enter the Peninsula Business Awards, but there are plenty of valuable and powerful small business awards to enter throughout the year. Join us next week as we ease you through the submission process and prep you for award success. The seminar is free to attend, but you must book now to secure your seat at the event! 

Learn How To Construct Compelling Award Entries  - Evening Session
We know that award nominations can be daunting, attend this free seminar to learn how to do it and construct a compelling award entry that can put you on the map. With nominations for the Peninsula Business Awards quickly drawing to a close, it has got us thinking about why businesses should enter awards. It takes time, energy and a good dollop of realism to piece together your story authentically, but the benefits are unchallenged, from third-party endorsement to increase your credibility to opening new networks and celebrating your team.  Read more about the endless benefits of entering awards here. 
 
There's a couple of weeks left to enter the  Peninsula Business Awards, but there are plenty of valuable and powerful small business awards to enter throughout the year. Join us next week as we ease you through the submission process and prep you for award success. The seminar is free to attend, but you must book now to secure your seat at the event! 

The Flourish Business Coaching Program is designed specifically for small to medium business owners committed to growing their business. The program provides you with essential ingredients to improve your financial literacy,helping
you make informed strategic decisions to help accelerate your business growth.

Xero For Start-Ups Workshop

Just started a business? Or want to change your sole trader business to Xero? 

We can help! Our workshop will provide you with the training and information you need to get your new business (or existing sole trader) onto Xero accounting software to provide you with real-time financial information so you can confidently make business decisions. When:
1st Nov (Morning Session @ 9:00am-12:30pm)



Cost: $50pp
 

As Xero achieves a major milestone with 1 million users globally, their product development and new features continue to evolve.

As Xero Gold Partner's, Awarded 2016 Xero Partner of the Year (Victoria) and appointed to the Xero Accounting Partner Advisory Council, SMART Business Solutions is well positioned to provide you with all of the latest Xero Innovations to help you get the most out of Xero.

These sessions will cover:
- Latest developments & enhancements
- New releases coming soon
- Our  favorite tips & tricks for Xero users

Since we receive a heap of questions about Xero from clients,  we have decided to run these sessions every two months.
 
Whether you have just started using Xero or are a seasoned Xero pro, everyone can benefit from the latest tips from our  recognised   team  of Xero experts.

Topics for each session will change based on the latest developments, however, we can publish the topics two weeks in advance.

Morning tea will be provided
Session One:
Wednesday 4th October
10am - 12noon
Location: SMART Business Solutions Office, Level 1, 328 Main Street Mornington

Join us for our first Mornington Peninsula retailers breakfast and learn how you can not only survive but thrive in an Amazonian retail environment.

There's been a lot of talk recently about the threat of giants like Amazon on bricks & mortar stores. But it doesn't have to be all bad.

Presented by Craig Bass from VendHQ and Shannon Smit & Nadia Hughes, Directors of SMART Business Solutions, here's a taste of what we'll be covering and why you need to get on board the Amazon Express

What you'll get from attending this session

*Using Amazon for your gain
*How to compete with Amazon by not competing with them
*How to use technology to win
*Breakfast

Who Should attend?

*Retail owners and managers
*Business that engage with and service retailers

When: Wednesday 6th September
Time: Arrive from 7 am for a 7.30am  kick off  - finish by 8.30am
Location: Benito's Restaurant, 1196 Nepean Highway, Mornington

FIRST 25 REGISTERED RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS! otherwise tickets are $25 per head but include a wonderful hot breakfast

Building wealth is not a product, it is a strategy

An event not to be missed:

The 3 Key topics of discussion will be:

1. Australia : As funny as it sounds, is a hidden tax haven

2. There is only one reason you should pay tax - to avoid paying more tax!

3. Recent increased tax exemptions that benefit small to medium businesses
 

BITE Conference - 10 May 2017

We invite you to join a collective of highly accomplished and innovative people who share their insights into Business, Innovation, Technology and Efficiency in order to be at the forefront of business - regardless of your industry.